An inspiring journey — McMenamin book to be launched in Oranmore tomorrow

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

From the cages of Long Kesh in the 1970s, to the lecture halls and classrooms of NUI Galway this century, a love of writing and a passionate belief in the importance of education has been central in the life of Paddy McMenamin.

Favourite of the Edinburgh Fringe comes to Tuam

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Danny O’Brien, the only Irish comedian to be picked as ‘Best of the Edinburgh Fringe Fest’ on three occasions, headlines the next Tuam After Dark comedy night on 30 July.

People for Others — Sara Kyne honouring those who make a difference

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

People for Others, an exhibition which pays tribute to many well-known personalities who help those in need, is running all this month at Galway Cathedral.

Tory Irvine exhibition at Oughterard Courthouse

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

OCAP Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme will host In These Moments, a solo exhibition featuring artist Tory Irvine. opening tomorrow Friday July 15 from 7-9pm.

Tory Irvine is an abstract artist from Belfast, currently living in Moycullen, Co Galway. She works from her small garden studio, making colourful energetic paintings and collages that express her love for playful creativity, mark making and contrast.

Cois Cladaigh to perform in Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

On Thursday July 21st at 8pm, Cois Cladaigh Choir Galway will perform as part of GIAF in St Nicholas Collegiate Church.

Galway Film Fleadh announce award winners as stunning festival comes to a close

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Revitalised by being back in-person again, the Galway Film Fleadh came to a stunning end on Sunday night with an awards ceremony held before the closing film, the Ukrainian-made Carol of the Bells.

OUTSET — cultural hub for contemporary art and design in the west

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Located in the heart of Galway City, a stone's throw from the famous Latin quarter and Spanish Arch ' this new cultural hub is nestled in a thriving community of shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a perfect destination for locals and visitors alike.

Outset Galway comprises of Outset Gallery and Outset Design acting as a one stop shop for art; framing; design; interiors; botany; supplies; education; and events.

Stodge Face to Officially Launch Their New Galway Store

Fri, Jul 08, 2022

Stodge Face will celebrate their official opening on Thursday, July 14th.

Joyride — a quintessential Film Fleadh movie

Films Reviews Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Finally the Galway Film Fleadh is back in all its glory. After an online only event in 2020 and a hybrid event in 2021 that was mostly online with a few outdoor screenings it was back to being in person in the Town Hall on Tuesday. It was so good to be back.

Elvis movie — well worth a watch

Films Reviews Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Baz Luhram has a movie back on our screens this summer. It's hard to believe this but in the last 30 years this is only his sixth film as director. I have found his films quite hit and miss. I loved his debut feature, Strictly Ballroom, I think its still probably the best thing he’s done.

Marvel star Poulter for 2022 Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Will Poulter returns to the Galway Film Fleadh for the Irish premiere of his upcoming film The Score directed by Malachi Smyth, in his first feature debut.

Book review - Unforgiveable by Barbara McKeon

Literature Reviews Thu, Jul 07, 2022

A young woman falls for a married man, and as their relationship slides towards its inevitable collapse, she is drawn into a chain of events that will have devastating consequences for her and everyone around her.

This is the premise of Unforgiveable, a new novel by journalist, author, and Galway Advertiser proofreader Barbara McKeon. In it, she takes us on a journey of disfunction, remorse and, ultimately, redemption. And it is quite the ride.

Pennsylvania Choir to raise funds for Enable Ireland

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

On Wednesday 13 July at 8pm, the Susquehanna Chorale from Hersey, Pennsylvania, will give a concert in aid of Enable Ireland. The performance will take place at St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Lombard Street, Galway City.

Galway International Arts Festival and NUI Galway celebrate Business to Arts shortlisting

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Galway International Arts Festival and its Education Partner NUI Galway are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted in the Best Long-Term Partnership category of the Business to Arts Awards 2022.

Sahaja Meditation Ireland is hosting a free Sahaja Yoga meditation event on Wednesday 6th July at 7:00 pm in the Maldron Hotel.

Tue, Jul 05, 2022

Sahaja Yoga is practiced in over 180 countries around the world and is based on the authentic and almost forgotten teachings of ancient Eastern seers, with the emphasis on encouraging the mind to move into a state of peaceful mental silence. Practitioners from all walks of life continually report improvements to their health, vitality and human relationships, often within a matter of weeks from starting to meditate.

Aisle be back — welcome for return of Galway Cathedral Summer Concerts

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Galway Cathedral Recitals is delighted to announce its international summer concert season for 2022, the 29th series to take place in Galway Cathedral. As always, the concerts take place on Thursdays at 8:00pm over six weeks in July and early August.

Finalists for 2022 Fleadh pitching competition announced

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Returning in-person this year to the Galway Film Fleadh is the annual Pitching Competition. Ten finalists have been selected to pitch their idea as an ‘Elevator Pitch’ of 90 seconds, in front of an audience and a panel of industry judges on the closing day of the Galway Film Fleadh.

The ten finalists are: Jason Branagan for his horror film Crooked; Maeve Keane for her coming-of- age drama Emer; Brendan Boland for his heist romance Falling In Love Again; Conor Dowling for his drama The Family Band; Maureen O’Connell for her drama Haven; Megan Elle Day’s dramedy Late for the Sky; Eannai O Sullivan for her drama My Big Day Out; Nick Kelly for his drama The Sea Lion; Sean Mullan for his drama The Siege Of Tory Island and Ruth Earley for her psychological drama Wild Atlantic.

New Irish GAA Film ‘Lakelands’ set for world premiere at Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Lakelands, the debut feature from longford-based filmmakers robert higgins and patrick mcgivney, will have its world premiere at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. Set within the world of smalltown GAA, the film is a searing and subversive look at this world from the inside that doesn’t pull any of its punches.

This Weekend’s Classic Fest Set to be a Cracker

Wed, Jun 29, 2022

With only a few days to go before the gates of Galway Racecourse open to welcome hundreds of vintage and classic cars, tractors, motorbikes, steam engines and much more, it already promises to be the biggest show held in Ireland in 2022. So far there are over twenty vintage and classic clubs from all over Ireland registered to display – as well as the local Western Veteran & Vintage Motor Club and Kiltulla & District Vintage Club, there are clubs travelling from as far away as Carlow, Limerick, Kilkenny, Dublin, Meath, Louth and Donegal. Making the trip west for Classic Fest, these clubs will bring with them an array of cars and exhibits, including displays of individual marques like the Ford Cortina, Jaguar, Ford Capri, Toyota, TVR as well as the Mercedes-Benz Club, who have the largest stand space reserved for fifty cars.

Back to what they do best — Fleadh programmer relishes a return to reality

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

Compared to the past two years, this year's Galway Film Fleadh feels positively idyllic and director of programming Will Fitzgerald makes no bones about it. He was gushing with enthusiasm when we spoke this week.

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